Towards the Great Peace

"Towards the Great Peace" by Ralph Adams Cram is like a deep conversation about what went wrong after a massive war and how to make things right. Think of it as a guide arguing that the world needs to rethink its values and not just focus on money and stuff to truly get better. It starts with a prayer, setting a hopeful tone for finding peace after all the fighting and bad feelings. Cram looks back at the reasons that led to the war, pointing out where society messed up, like losing touch with what's really important, such as ethics and religion. Instead of just looking at big organizations to fix everything, he says we need to focus on building good character in people. He believes that if people become more spiritual and take responsibility, then societies can grow in a way that builds strong communities. The writing encourages the reader to think about all the disappointment after the war and how maybe, by working together and aiming for better principles, there's still a chance for a fresh start.